ARMS (universe)
| ARMS (universe) | |
|---|---|
 
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo Switch |
| First installment | ARMS (2017) |
| Latest installment | ARMS (2017) |
| Article on ARMS Institute | ARMS (universe) |
The ARMS universe (アームズ, ARMS) refers to the Super Smash Bros. collection of characters, stages, and properties that hail from the 3D fighting game developed by Nintendo EPD. Set in a world where some individuals mysteriously gain extendable limbs known as ARMS, the game revolves around the titular sport in which fighters who have this ability compete using glove-like weapons, also known as ARMS. Although not required to play, ARMS is designed around a unique motion control system called the Thumbs-Up Grip, with which players can move, guard, punch, and grab by tilting and thrusting two Joy-Con controllers facing inwards with both hands, leaving only the L and R buttons to dash, jump, and activate the Rush ability.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Assist Trophy
Mii Costumes
Costumes
Hats
Spirits
The following characters from the series are spirits.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,287 |  |
Spring Man | Primary (Neutral) |
★★★ (Ace) |
Fist Attack ↑ |
| 1,288 |  |
Ribbon Girl | Primary (Grab) |
★★ (Advanced) |
Fist Attack ↑ |
| 1,289 |  |
Min Min | Primary (Attack) |
★★★ (Ace) |
No Effect |
| 1,290 |  |
Twintelle | Support | ★★ (Advanced) |
Air Defense ↑ |
| 1,291 |  |
Ninjara | Support | ★★ (Advanced) |
Move Speed ↑ |
Trivia
- ARMS is the newest major universe (represented by a character, stage, item, or Assist Trophy) to be represented in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with an initial date of June 2017.
- Sakurai considered adding characters from ARMS, but no character could be added in the base game due to the character planning ending before ARMS’s announcement, much like Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
